The highly destructive Formosan subterranean termite has been found in a Gulfport home, the first ever sighting of the most dreaded of all termites in Pinellas County. The "super termite" was confirmed by the University of Florida Thursday ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Lifeby Vestina F. Crayton, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability Making the decision to purchase green is motivated by many reasons such as the desire to conserve natural resources, supporting a local economy, and living a healthier ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Money Matters, Work & LifeBy: Mickie Anderson - (352) 273-3566 Sources: Nan Jensen - njensen@ifas.ufl.edu, (727) 582-2100 x28445 Karla Shelnutt - kpagan@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1778 x240 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Eating well as you age can be tricky. You generally need fewer ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition
Every month I receive phone calls regarding bee swarms or bees taking up residence inside their Florida Keys home. The best option is to beeproof your house in advance of a bee swarm taking up residence on your property or in your home. According ... READ MORE
Category: Home ManagementMark your calendar and invest in your business by attending this workshop on risk and financial management. Seating is very limited, so sign up today! Click on link below for class flyer. http://pinellas.ifas.ufl.edu/blog_commercial_connection/ Microsoft%20PowerPoint%20-%20Surviving%20Difficult%20Times%20FINAL.pdf When: ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, Work & LifeMary Campbell, Pinellas County Extension Director, Urban Sustainability We hear about so many green practices that will conserve resources, save money and reduce our environmental impacts. When going green there is a whole range of activities ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Lifeby James Stevenson, Pinellas County Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability While we may all be tightening our belts a little, scrimping and saving to pay for rising fuel costs, there is no sign our spending on pets has diminished one bit.According ... READ MORE
Category: Work & Lifeby James Stevenson, Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability, Pinellas County Extension In 1968, a rebellious and ostensible “counter-culturist” was arrested for wearing a shirt that resembled the American flag. My, how times have changed! ... READ MORE
Category: Work & LifeBy: Chuck Woods Source: Pierce Jones - piercejones@ufl.edu, (352) 392-8074 Gainesville, Fla. --- Planning to buy a new ceiling fan for your bedroom? Want to make some easy changes to increase your home's energy efficiency? Wondering if it's ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Money Matters, Work & Lifeby Vestina F. Crayton, Extension Educator, Urban Sustainability When purchasing an environmentally preferable or sustainable product or service be aware of greenwashing. TerraChoice (http://www.terrachoice.com/files/6_sins.pdf), a science-based ... READ MORE
Category: Home Management, Work & Life